The first trailer for the long-in-the-works adaptation of In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony-winning musical, has arrived. The film adaptation, the planning of which predates Miranda’s Hamilton musical, was finally brought to the big screen by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu, working off a screenplay by the …
Read More »'Opry Live,' Elizabeth Cook Fishing Series Highlight Circle Network's TV Lineup
The country music TV network Circle has announced its initial programming lineup. Live music, fan experiences, and interview series highlight the slate. The centerpiece of Circle is Opry Live, a clip show of performances recorded onstage at the Grand Ole Opry that includes Opry legends, new singers, and guest artists. …
Read More »1990s Dance Music Diva Martha Wash Previews New Album With 'Never Enough Money'
Storied singer Martha Wash recently unveiled a delightfully seething screed against greed, “Never Enough Money,” set to appear on her upcoming album, Love and Conflict, out January 6th. The recently released “Never Enough Money” is a stomping, rough-around-the-edges blues rocker anchored by a righteous vocal performance from Wash, who skewers …
Read More »Lizzo Joins Southern University's Marching Band for New 'Good as Hell' Video
Lizzo has released a second video for her 2016 single “Good as Hell.” The singer’s second sleeper hit recently reached Number 10 on Rolling Stone‘s Top 100. The new visual is set during Homecoming Week 2019 at Louisiana’s Southern University. The marching band students seem unable to pay attention in their …
Read More »There's One Less Con Man in Congress, as Rep. Duncan Hunter Resigns
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) called it quits on Friday. Hunter pled to a conspiracy count as part of a plea bargain in a criminal campaign finance case against him on Tuesday. Then on Thursday the embattled representative was stripped of his congressional voting privileges by the House Ethics Committee. Announcing …
Read More »Watch Courtney Barnett's 'Unplugged' Performance From New Live Album
Courtney Barnett has unveiled her MTV Australia Unplugged Live in Melbourne album via stream. The physical album will be released on February 21st and is available for pre-order. The performance, which was filmed in October at Howler in her hometown of Melbourne, spans covers and songs from her catalog as …
Read More »10 Holiday Shows to See Before Christmas: Harry Connick Jr, Khalid, She & Him, Pentatonix
Whether you like to get in the holiday mood after Oct. 31, or right before Christmas Eve, the winter weather is sure to bring that familiar feeling. These concerts will give you plenty of chances to get cozy with artists who love Christmas a little too much — think Pentatonix’s …
Read More »So, How Was Your Decade, Adam Lambert?
So, How Was Your Decadeis a series in which the decade’s most innovative musicians answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their decade. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. From joining Queen to donning a red outfit reminiscent of Elmo, Adam Lambert had …
Read More »So, How Was Your Decade, Lin-Manuel Miranda?
So, How Was Your Decade?is a series in which the decade’s most innovative musicians answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their decade. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Lin-Manuel Miranda began the 2010s as a darling of the theater world and will …
Read More »'I'm Done Being Quiet,' Says Trump Target and Former FBI Lawyer Lisa Page
Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page broke her silence over the weekend, speaking to The Daily Beast to defend herself from the constant attacks she has received from President Donald Trump after anti-Trump text messages surfaced between her and FBI agent Peter Strzok. Trump has used the texts as proof the …
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